This course is currently unavailable while we update its content.
You can contact the Digital Health team at ehealth@acrrm.org.au or call 1800 223
226 for more information.
This module was developed by ACRRM in 2012 in consultation
with members of the ACRRM Telehealth Advisory Committee (ATHAC) and the ACRRM
Clinicians Working Group. This module has been developed in parallel with the
ATHAC Telehealth Standards Framework and the ACRRM Telehealth Guidelines, which
have been referenced to the major international and Australian
standards/guidelines for telehealth.The content of the module draws on:
- academic literature
- government advice and policy
- medical indemnity provider advice
- advice from rural and remote clinicians with
telehealth experience
- advice and resources developed by ACRRM health staff
This module is primarily aimed at clinicians and practice managers who organize, participate or facilitate the patient end of the telehealth consultation. While the case studies feature rural and remote general practice, rural aged care, and the operational arrangements which relate to the Australian Governments MBS telehealth initiative, the module is relevant to all general practitioners, practice managers, and other clinical staff involved in organizing or providing telehealth services.
ACRRM also provides non- health service staff (telehealth support officers) who are members of organisations participating in the ACRRM Telehealth Advisory Committee (ATHAC) with access to this module. Enrolment in this module will be free to these participants until May 2013.
Please be aware that the content of this module is copyright and must not be re-used without permission from ACRRM.
This project has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing up to May 2013.
Introduction to the module
Introduction to telehealth
Clinical conditions
Standards
Clinical practice in telehealth
Patients
Provider relationships
Conducting a video consultation
Ethical and legal issues in telehealth
Evaluating telehealth
Technical aspects of telehealth
Connectivity / bandwidth
Equipment
Network issues
Risk management
Troubleshooting
Contextual aspects of telehealth
Physical environment
Business environment
Logistical environment
Assessment
Module evaluation survey
- Assessment 3 (optional)
- Assessment 4 (optional)
Resources
References